Jobs

Interested in joining the Little Low team? Great news,We're Hiring!

STUDIO MANAGER

Little Low is excited to be hiring a new Studio Manager to oversee daily studio operations. This is a vital role within our company and one that requires the perfect fit. If you're a highly reliable, self-motivated person interested in managing the daily operations and small team within a design-centric boutique product studio then you may just be the perfect fit!

Our Studio Manager is responsible for assuring retail and wholesale orders are sent out within their shipping window and that our customers are kept informed and happy. The Studio Manager should be comfortable in a leadership position as they will oversee a small staff of 1-3 Studio Assistants. The Owner/Designer of Little Low works mostly from New York and will travel into Austin every 8-10 weeks. The Studio Manager will be the "eyes and ears" of the Owner/Designer while she is away and will communicate with her daily on the needs/happenings of the business.

The Right Applicant Will:

Be an open and honest leader and communicator, not afraid to admit mistakes or recognize issues

Excel in an environment that requires multi-tasking, organizational skills, and attention to details

Be a highly dependable person who feels just as comfortable working independently as they do within a team

Be familiar with the 'maker movement' and the selling channels within which they do business

Have impeccable email and communication skills

Enjoy creative problem solving and implementing new ideas to help the business run more smoothly and efficiently

Be positive and pleasant to work with

Have reliable transportation

Be able to lift at least 25 pounds

This role includes (but is not limited to):

Creating and implementing the production schedule and assuring all orders are sent out on time

Managing the Production Assistant(s) and helping them to fulfill orders if and when necessary

Tracking/maintaining product and production inventory levels using spreadsheets

Planning for and possibly participating in holiday and special studio events including East Austin Studio Tour, Blue Genie, and other various pop-up retail and wholesale trade shows, some of which on weekends and many of which occurring this Fall/Winter

Opening and closing the studio and assuring the space is clean, organized and ready to be worked in

Somewhat flexible hours (we will collaborate with the right person on a schedule that works for them, within reason)

Immersion into the Austin creative art scene, working on the east side among many other artist studios

Possible travel to NYC

A laid back, happy working environment where people love what they do

We are especially interested if you:

Have a prior knowledge of our brand

Have had some basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite products

Have held a leadership position within a small costumer-focused boutique

Have experience working with QuickBooks Online, ShipStation, Etsy, Squarespace or other online selling platforms

Have ever worked with a laser etcher/cutter

This position is NOT right for you if you:

Are expecting to design new products - although we love new product ideas, this is not a design position

Prefer to work in large groups. This person will work for several hours alone and the remaining hours will be spent with 1-3 assistants

Are uncomfortable working in feminine atmospheres - this is a woman-owned business whose core customer is women.

*This is a part-time position (15-30 hours weekly) with an hourly pay of $14-$17, commensurate with experience. We are a company that recognizes and celebrates talent and growth; there will be opportunities for bonuses and raises.

To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and Monday - Friday availability to jobs@littlelow.com referencing 'Applicant - Studio Manager' in the subject line. Applications not including all of these criteria will be overlooked.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Do you enjoy working with your hands to create beautiful products that make people happy? Little Low Studio is hiring 1-3 new Production Assistants to help fulfill wholesale and retail orders. Assistants will focus on packaging, finishing, and assembling product, helping keep track of inventory, and aiding our Studio Manager with daily operations and tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for college students and recent graduates to get their feet wet in a small, design-oriented business with a fun but hardworking team of coworkers.

The Right Applicant Will:

Love packaging and assembling stationery and boutique gift goods

Be dependable, trustworthy and responsible

Be a highly organized, detail-oriented person who enjoys keeping their workspace tidy

Be a quick learner who takes initiative and has pride in their own work

Be a self-starter who does not require constant supervision

Be positive and pleasant to work with

Have reliable transportation

Be able to lift at least 25 lbs

We are especially interested if you:

Have a prior knowledge of our brand

Have a basic understanding of Etsy or other online selling platforms

Have had some basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite products

Are interested in assisting with special studio events such as East Austin Studio Tour, Blue Genie, and other various retail pop-up shops, some of which on weekends and many of which occurring this Fall/Winter

Have ever worked with a laser etcher/cutter

This position is NOT right for you if you:

Are expecting to design new products - although we love new product ideas, this is not a design position

Prefer to work within large groups. This role is within a small group of 2-4 people

Are uncomfortable working in feminine atmospheres - this is a woman-owned business whose core customer is women

This is a part-time position (15-20 hours weekly) with an hourly pay of $10-$12, commensurate with experience. We are a company that recognizes and celebrates talent and growth; there will be opportunities for bonuses and raises.

To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and Monday - Friday availability to jobs@littlelow.com referencing 'Applicant - Production Assistant' in the subject line. Applications not including all of these criteria will be overlooked.